appraisals

noun

Definition of appraisalsnext
plural of appraisal
1
as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something gave us a positive appraisal of his artistic talents

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2
as in evaluations
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something the appraisal of the house's value took place yesterday

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  1. assessments
  2. evaluations
  3. perceptions
  4. estimations
  5. valuations
Noun
  • Early assessments show no structural damage or injuries.
    Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The new legislation would mandate telcos to conduct annual assessments of their networks, documenting the results of those assessments and the detail of any changes that come about as a result.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessments
Noun
  • Initial assessments indicate at least seven structures destroyed and eight damaged, though further evaluations are pending, said Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief.
    Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The team takes into account various data points, including school evaluations that show the severity of the child's disability, state and district assessments that show the student's academic progress, medical records and anecdotal data from the classroom.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaluations
Noun
  • With Mars retrograde in Leo, you’re being pulled back into old philosophies and perceptions.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By doubling down on Assad, the Kremlin leader went from zero to hero, at least in the geopolitical war of perceptions.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceptions
Noun
  • Plenty of Reddit users were amazed by the rare find, and many offered their estimations for what its real value could in fact be.
    Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • These estimations would be heavily impacted by how high the detonation takes place.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of estimations
Noun
  • The cuts also boost company valuations, potentially helping fuel returns for stockholders.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What caused the huge decline from previous sky high valuations?
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of valuations
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